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Cat and pet healthcare is an important responsibility for all pet and cat owners. Whether you own a fish or a horse, you should always make sure that your pet is getting the care that is deserves. There are many ways that you can get your pet the care that it needs.

Take Your Cat to the Vet

As with any animal, it is always important that you take your cat or pet to the vet for regular check ups. The vet will make sure that your cat or pet is healthy, and if they are sick chances are that your vet will know what kind of treatment your cat needs. All animals need to visit the vet for regular check ups. If you are not able to provide these vet visits for your pet or cat, then you may need to look for then a new home that can.

Your Local Library Has Books on Cat and Pet Healthcare

You can always go to your local public library to check out books on giving your cat or pet the proper care that it needs. The library is usually stocked with many different books to choose from. However, you should be aware that your cat or pet healthcare will still need to be followed up by vet visits.

If you own a cat and have walked bleary-eyed into a dark room to step in a squishy cold mess with your bare or socked feet, you are familiar with the problem of furballs (hairballs). Well, if it’s that bad for you, imagine what it’s like spitting one of those things back up!

A cat’s hair is indigestible, but that won’t stop your pretty kitty from grooming daily as she does, swallowing large amounts of her own fur. There are a few things we can do to help kitty to not endure such humiliation, however, starting with good grooming habits – not hers, yours. To decrease the amount of fur your kitty is consuming, give her a good daily brushing! Some cats are not keen on being brushed with hard objects, and you may fare better to just get in there with your hands to pull loose hairs off while you prepare her for the BRUSH. If you’d like to treat your kitty to a healthy groom when she doesn’t favor your new tools, you have to give her time to get used to and accept them. Leave them near her favorite places so she can explore them at her leisure. Never just grab your cat and start brushing! Always let her smell the brush first, and when she leans in to rub her jowls on it, you’re ready to start brushing, slowly. Just a few brushes once or twice a day will make a world of difference (wait until you see just how much hair comes out of that coat!).

Next, we move on to diet. You’ll find many cat food products out there that claim to reduce furballs, and some of them work, and some of them don’t. And just like humans, each cat has her own tastes, and no one is more finicky than a cat, right? So, the best way to test a hairball remedy for your cat is to start giving it to her to see if she’ll even eat it. If so, continue to feed the same brand and flavor for at least 3 weeks, and take note of how often hairballs are discharged, any changes in stool texture (sometimes the food tastes good, but it doesn’t sit well through the digestive process), and overall coat health. If all checks out, then you may have found another partial solution!

There are also different supplements you can give kitty to reduce the accumulation of hair in her belly. Aloe, cat grass (barley, wheat and rye grasses) and bulk fiber, such as psyllium husk, work to lubricate the digestive tract and move the hair along its path. Of course, you always have the option of commercial hairball lubricants, petroleum jelly, or you could just tempt kitty with a little melted butter (1/4-1/2 teaspoon once a day for a couple of days, until the yakking subsides – not more than a week, however) – most cats enjoy dairy and will happily snack on some buttery lubrication.

And believe it or not, exercise also helps. Movement always assists digestion. So, grab your kitty’s favorite toy and give it a whirl, or just chase her around the house or yard whenever you have the chance. Her digestive health and your bare feet will thank you for it!

Dog and cat care involves quite a few differences. Many superficial things will be similar, of course, like regular feeding, vaccinations, and the responsibility for certain elements of grooming, like keeping the animal’s claws clipped. But other differences in the care given to cats and dogs can be immense. The psychology of each species is completely distinct, and their way of viewing the world, and especially how they interact with humans, has a completely different basis.

The owner of a cat may be used to certain types of cat behavior and attitudes, which they’ll never see in a dog. A cat gives affection and loyalty, but is also an animal that values its independence. It allows interaction from its owner on its own terms. Dogs and cats differ in this, because he regards its owner and the extended family as its pack. It needs companionship and will lavish affection on its pack, and may suffer abandonment issues if left alone for too long. A pet owner accustomed to the independence of a cat may feel overwhelmed by the dependence of a dog.

The playing styles of cats and dogs are also significantly different. He will want most often to play with its pack, which either means the owner, or perhaps a few other dogs that form a temporary pack on a walk in the park. The owner will rarely be able to do other things while he plays on its own. A cat, on the other hand, while it will play with the owner, is frequently content to play alone with its cat toys. It does this because by nature, it is a solitary hunter, and this playing is a means of honing its hunting skills.

Cat health and grooming are related to one another. Grooming plays very effective role as far as hygiene of the cat is concerned. The cat with poor hygiene will be highly susceptible for various health problems. The cats that are kept well groomed can be maintained at their best health.

The grooming of the cat must done vet regularly. Grooming once in a day, preferably first thing in the morning is best. This way both the cat and the owner or the pet care taker will be used to it. Regular grooming is very essential if the cat is found to possess longhair. The grooming helps in prevention of hairballs, tangled hair etc. these tangles in the hair can be a source of infection if contaminated with pathogens. This way the cat health is assured by proper grooming.

The toe nails of the cat need to be trimmed regularly. This will help the cat walk with ease. The scratching of the body of the cat by the nail can pave way for infection. Hence cat health is protected by grooming. Let the trimming the toenail start early in life of the cat so that the cats will be used to it and will not trouble the pet owner as they grow older, when they attempt trimming of the toenail. While trimming the person must take not to cut the pink vein and only the tip of the nail needs cutting. While trimming the toenail, the pad if gets pressed, will make the nail to come out and the trimming will become easy then.

The teeth of the feline also require regular cleaning. Cleaning can be done by rubbing a cloth dipped in baking soda or salt. The eyes of the cats do require cleaning. For this, cotton swab dipped in salt solution is used.

There are some useful tips when it comes to grooming the cat. It is better to use a brush that is provided with soft bristles. The soft bristled brush will give comfort ad not irritate the skin of the cat and the cat will start cooperating with you. One can think of rewarding the cat after successful grooming in order to encourage the cat to cooperate in the future too.

The grooming must be done only in the direction of the coat of the cat as discussed already. The grooming brush can be placed in different places of the house. This will prevent you from running here and there in search of the comb, having the cat secured at one place. One can think of attaching a self grooming plastic combs anywhere in the house preferably in the lower portion of the wall so that the cat can rub his body over it whenever she wants. Hence if the pet owners want to protect the feline health, grooming is must for that.

The Cat Mate Pet Fountain is one pet fountain that offers a lot of options for your cat. There are multiple levels of water for your cat to choose from, as well as a ramp with flowing water, which gives your cat the movement he craves. The isolated pump is ultra quiet, and the water is filtered with a replaceable carbon-polymer filter. No other cat fountain offers this variety of multi level options for drinking.

The constantly moving water ensures a high level of oxygenation, helping your cat stay healthy with an always available supply of cool, moving water. The ramp not only gives another look to the water your cat sees, but it also reduces splashing as the water travels from one level to another. The bowls are dishwasher safe and the capacity of the Cat Mate is 2 litres, or 70 ounces.

The base of this unit is 10″ long and 8″ wide. The top bowl is at a height of 6 3/4″, the middle bowl is at 5 1/2″, and the lower bowl is 2 1/2″ off the floor.

The people who have actually purchased this fountain report in at an unusually high level of satisfaction, with almost no negative reviews. That speaks for itself. Users reported some of their favorite features are the large capacity and the unique, three tiered design of the fountain. Debris will inevitably find its way into the bowl and users report it tends to settle in the bottom bowl, leaving the top two bowls with clean, flowing water. This is a great feature if you are not home during the day and want to ensure your cats have clean water.

Other users report the very quiet operation and lack of splashing noise common with other pet fountains. Most people report they clean their cat fountain weekly, or every other week. There are no known reports of a need to clean any more often than that. The filter is usually changed every 2 weeks, but you can experiment to see how long it takes your filter to get dirty. Be sure to order replacement filters so you have them on hand when you need them.

Pet dogs or pet cats, both of these animals are popular pet choices available for us to choose from, but which pet is right for you? Cats and dogs are pretty much polar opposites of each other, from the personalities they carry, to the mannerisms they outwardly display, and if you want to identify what pet is right for you, then we need to learn more information about these amazing animals.

I’ve lived with dogs and cats for a long time, helping to raise them from a young age and eventually into full grown adults, so I understand the pros and cons each one of them holds. For your benefit, I’m going to list those positives and negatives from my personal experience, which will hopefully allow you to answer the question: “Is a dog or cat the right pet for me?”

Behavior – How Loving Are These Two?

Pros for Dogs: Dogs always appear to be happy, no matter what the circumstance. As long as you bought a puppy at a young age and gave them plenty of love as they grew up, then the dog’s attitude should be a fun and loving one, and that’s exactly what owners want. Dogs are loving, loyal, and are simply entertaining to just be around. In fact, I don’t think it’s possible for dogs to feel another emotion besides joy! Well, they also feel guilt when they do something wrong, but besides that, dogs are constantly brimming with positivity and it is absolutely infectious at times. Imagine a tiresome day at work, coming home and plopping down on the couch, and then being greeted by your happy animal companion who wants nothing more than to cheer you up. Aw, how nice of them!

Cons for Dogs: However, dogs sometimes can get too needy for your attention. Maybe after that long day of work, you instead want to go home and rest without any interruption, but a dog may still attempt to smother you for a pat on the back. Dogs also have the tendency to get jealous over other pets who are being given any form of attention, and may exact revenge if you don’t provide the same amount of love towards them. I had a Poodle that would pee in undesirable locations knowing it was bad, but did it anyways because she got angry or jealous. That was one bad dog. Not all dogs have such an obnoxious characteristic, however.

Pros for Cats: Unlike dogs, cats have more than one emotion! They are also far more independent and conservative. Cats will always have a fondness for their owners, but they choose to show it only when they are in the mood. A cat might wake up after a brief rest, and spontaneously think: “Well, I feel like getting some attention now,” and they’ll walk over to you and start rubbing up against your legs while purring. That’s when you know the cat is in a good mood, when they sound like miniature car motors.

Then there are other times when you will try to pet them, and the cat will just be like: “Yeah, whatever, thanks I guess.” Or the cat is in an extremely lazy mood and will refuse to respond to anything you do. Nobody ever knows how a cat will react, their behavior is random. You kinda have to “earn” their respect and attention, but hey, nothings wrong with that. Plus, cats won’t always be a bother when you’re busy.

Cons for Cats: The problem with a cat’s attitude is that it’s inconsistent, or arbitrary. There are occasions when you just want a friendly pet to come lay down on top of your lap or next to you, and cats will certainly do that, just not whenever you want. What I’m trying to articulate here is cats are not as loyal or willing to comply as easily as dogs.

Here’s an example: Once a dog learns his name, he’ll respond without hesitation when you call him. A cat, however, even when he hears you calling, will choose to either listen or completely ignore you. The cat will even raise it’s head towards you, acknowledging that he’s heard your call, and then close his eyes and go right back to sleep. How rude! Cats will listen every now and then; it’s just if they are in the mood.

Conclusion: The personality is a preference thing. People like loyal and loving pets, but they also enjoy pets who show can show some restraint.

Messiness – How Clean Or Messy Are Dogs and Cats?

Pros for Dogs: Uh, well, you know, um… Okay dogs are not really the cleanest animals around. The good thing is you can potty train them, and training them to go to the bathroom outside is both convenient and a whole lot less smelly for your home. That’s really all I have to say for the positive side. Dogs will take care of themselves most often, but you will probably need to give a bath from time to time to help keep them clean.

Cons for Dogs: First off, if you haven’t potty trained your dog yet, you should! Otherwise, the dog will pee or poop wherever they please, and that’s just gross. On top of that immense problem, dogs are known to chew on wires, shoes, or anything else accessible on the ground. Wires that have been chewed through will render whatever appliance it was powering to be fully useless. Depending on what the appliance was, it may need to be replaced, and means spending money. The same goes for the shoes.

To remedy this problem, you can buy cord covers to cover any vulnerable cords laying around. Make sure the covers are hard enough to prevent any chewing. As for the shoes, put them away in a closet somewhere. Also, consider having a few chew toys available for your dog to satisfy their chomping urges; it’ll save you money in the end.

Pros for Cats: Cats, to match their independent behavior, clean themselves many times. It’s part of a cat’s daily routine. They even have tongues that have a sandpaper like texture to help clean and groom their hair. Due to a cat’s frequent cleaning, they rarely need to be bathed, which is great. I mean, have you tried bathing a cat before? It’s a nightmarish experience for sure.

Most cats are already potty trained, all you have to do is have a few litter boxes scattered throughout the house, the rest can be left up to them. How convenient is that? You can even let a cat outside and they’ll take care of business, even burying it after they’ve finished. Cats are very clean animals.

Cons for Cats: Until they throw up a nasty hairball, that is. A major downside for cats is the perpetual vomiting. Some cats do it more often than others, but at some point, the cat is going to get a hairball from their constant cleaning, and you will have to clean it up! It’s kinda gross, but you’ll get used to it eventually.

Additionally, it’s important to spay or neuter a cat as soon as possible. It’ll prevent them from spraying your home with urine. Seriously, the earlier the better. You don’t want a cat to develop a spraying habit, it’s the worst.

And of course, cats have the tendency to claw furniture! There are scratching posts one can buy to discourage this type of behavior. Placing the posts next to the piece of furniture is most effective.

Conclusion: Cats are cleaner than dogs, but have the potential to be messier, especially if they are not spayed at the right time. But self-cleaning and instinctive potty training are two very convenient hygienic qualities to have in a pet.

Fun – Are Dogs or Cats More Fun To Play With?

Pros For Dogs: Because of a dog’s willingness to listen, to put it simply: it allows you to do more fun activities with them, and that can be way more fun for certain people. You can teach a dog new tricks, like sitting, rolling over and playing dead; all of which are entertaining for you and your family to see. Dogs also love to go for walks in the parks for some healthy exercise, or play an exciting game of fetch. Undoubtedly, dogs are very amusing animals and most of the fun comes from the owner interacting with their pet, unlike cats. I’ll explain below.

Cons For Dogs: Fun stems from an energetic and friendly attitude, which is precisely where dogs excel. If you are looking for a fun pet then, dogs will rarely disappoint. No real cons come to mind in this department.

Pros for Cats: Cats, despite their supposed sophisticated demeanor, are captivated by the simplest of things. If you’ve raised a kitten before, the first thing that stands out is their ability to entertain themselves with absolutely anything. It’s a cat’s self-entertainment that is so enthralling and fun to watch.

My cats will attack innocent rugs, rolling themselves up inside and clawing at the furry mat as if it were alive. They’ll also chase their own tails around in circles until they get dizzy, in which case they’ll stop for a few seconds, and do it all over again! Cats will stalk bugs in the house, hiding behind cover and methodically pacing themselves towards the unsuspecting insect, then they crouch down, shake their behinds back and forth until finally ending with a vicious pounce. It’s hilarious to see, and you would be surprised at how effective cats are at eliminating bugs.

If you want to participate in on the fun and interact with a cat, you can. All you need is a single piece of string. Seriously, cats cannot resist the opportunity to play with a piece of string. Even if you were to wake a cat up in the middle of the night, and they see a string wiggling vigorously in front of them, they’ll instantly become wide awake and start playing around with it.

Cons for Cats: While cats will amuse themselves with simple things, you’ll have a hard time getting them to learn any tricks. Or going for walks. Or playing with things that are not strings or string equivalents. Oh well!

Conclusion: Two different styles of fun are at work here. Dogs are more willing to learn and play with their owner, and that’s fun. Cats on the other-hand, are more willing to amuse themselves, which is fun for the owner to watch.

Cost – How Much Will These Pet Dogs and Cats Cost Me?

Dogs: The average cost of a dog varies and is usually dependent on their size. Bigger dogs such as German Shepherds will require more food to eat, while smaller puppies like a Maltipoo need much less. The more food you buy, the costlier it becomes. Other dog expenses might include flea medications, chewing toys, cord covers to protect electrical wiring, and a new shiny pair of shoes if they get chewed up! If your dog is not potty trained for the outdoors, pee pads can cost money as well.

Cats: Cat expenses include dry food, flea medications, litter boxes plus litter (unless you let the cat outside all the time), and possibly hairball medication if they struggle getting a hairball up. Cats most often than not don’t have trouble with hairballs because dry foods have a specific ingredient to help lubricate the hair. Also, don’t forget scratching posts for the cats to scratch, the posts cost substantially less than the furniture!

Every cat needs to have a set of toys. Cats and kittens are very inventive and have been known to entertain themselves with items found around home. There are many types of pet toys available, so you are guaranteed to find several that your cat will love. Depending on your budget, you can buy mechanical or battery operated toy mice or birds, or simple low cost toys like a catnip mouse.

Before you buy any toy, be sure that it is safe for your cat. Examine all toys before you bring them home, and make sure that they do not have any small pieces that could fall off or be clawed off or chewed off, because they could become a choking hazard. Avoid toys with small parts like bells, glued on plastic eyes, pompons, small foam balls (your cat can chew off foam and swallow it), marbles, feathers, or anything small enough to go down your cat’s throat. Never let him play in or around plastic bag, it is not a toy. The bag’s handles could slip over your cat’s head or wrap around his throat, and he could suffocate. Safe choices include ping pond balls, small plastic balls, paper bags with not handles, cardboard boxes, balls of paper, rolled up socks, and catnip mice.

Rotate the toys every few weeks to keep your cat interested. If you discover that a toy is worn or cracked, replace it with a new one. Leave the toys out while you are at work or gone for the day so that your cat can play when you are not home. They will help to keep him from becoming bored.

Now, let us discuss a little bit on cat’s grooming supplies. Although cats are very clean animals who groom themselves every day, they need some grooming assistance from time to time. When buying your pet supplies, purchase a brush and comb designed for cats. If you have a long haired cat such as Persian, you need to buy a brush and comb designed for grooming long haired breeds. Smaller, softer brushes and combs are also available for kittens.

Other grooming supplies you should have on hand include cotton balls, mineral oil, a small pair of scissors, pet shampoo, a towel, a toothbrush designed for cats, feline safe toothpaste, nail clippers made for cats and a styptic pencil.

Instead of relying on metal ID tags, some owners use microchips to identify their pets. A veterinarian can inject a microchip directly into your cat or kitten. The chip does not harm him, and it can be inserted at about eight weeks of age. It is a permanent form of identification, and it cannot become lost or removed by the cat

As a conclusion, sharing your home with a cat or kitten can be a rewarding experience. You will take on new responsibilities, have new challenges, and become an important part of your cat’s daily life. In return, your feline companion will give you enjoyment, loving affection, and brighten your days for many years to come.

Even though these furry friends share similar features – four paws and a tail – they are worlds apart when it comes to behaviour.

A fluffy, feline house guest should never be entertained lightly. Forget the Scouts. ‘Be prepared’ is the motto you’ll need to tattoo on your brain as soon as the one of these hairy heavies comes within five paws of your home.

Life will change… and although you wouldn’t usually allow anyone to beat up your other pets, scratch your sofa to bits or leave bird kill round the house, you’ll let the cat get away with it. You don’t have much choice! After all, she’s her own boss and won’t answer to anything that doesn’t come out of a tin. She’s ‘top dog,’ as far as she is concerned.

A pooch, on the other hand, is an ‘eager to please’ family member – with simple needs and uncomplicated lifestyle. Even though he’ll chew a cushion or toilet roll for fun, he can be trained to respect the house. He likes to obey – and will do anything for a biscuit!

Cats are notoriously choosy, however. She’ll decide where she sits, when she eats, what she does and whether she’ll bestow any affection or not. And, if she’s is a pedigree, she’ll have her own peculiarities which you’ll need to adapt to. Rather than the cat moving in to your home, you’ll be the lodger…

In terms of temperament, dogs are free spirits. He’ll bound up to anyone for a pat on the back, and reward the giver with a loving lick! Show him his lead and everything – from his drippy nostril to the tip of his tail – will shake from utter joy.

Pusskins, meanwhile, tends to prefer her own company… She’ll rub up against you occasionally, or curl herself round your ankles just as you’ve put your stockings on. This is her inimitable way of saying,’ You’re all mine.’ Once she’s hooked you round her little paw, she’ll flounce off to curl up in a corner, not giving you a second glance.

Having perfected the petulant, hoity-toity look, which you’ll see when she turns her nose up at a different flavour of cat-food, she’ll wail pitifully until you give in – and feed her what she likes. Meal times, in fact, never go to plan. To ensure a quiet night’s sleep, you will need a cupboard full of tins and cat nibbles, should you hear a yowl echo through the deep chambers of the house at three in the morning.

For your canine companion, dinner is a breeze. Anything put into his doggy bowl is dispatched in seconds. He’ll even do tricks for a chocolate button! Throw him a bone and he’ll happily chew away at it for an hour or so.

As far as personal hygiene is concerned, she’ll spend her days preening and licking her fur to perfection… as well as catching up on beauty sleep. Dogs aren’t bothered about self-grooming. Unless you drag him off to a doggy parlour to be clipped and washed, the little rascal will happily wear whatever he’s been rolling in.

Communication is a sore point, since both emit hideous noises at different times. What differs is the trigger. Your mild-mannered, friendly mutt will turn into a snarling hound from hell as soon as the postman steps one foot in your porch. Incessant barking will only stop once the terrified guy has shot off out of sight. Should you leave the house without him, he’ll whine and howl in misery until your face appears again.

The cat isn’t phased at all by such triviality. She’s ensconced in her own little world. When she’s happy (fed) she’ll purr to her heart’s content. Her repertoire, however, extends to hissing, scratching and howling. As soon as another cat dares to invade her territory, it’ll not only get her back up… but she’ll endeavour to win the hissing competition.

Exercise is another bone of contention. Lazy by nature, Ms High-Maintenance will catnap during the day. She’ll disappear into a favourite slumber spot for hours on end, occasionally thumping you as you innocently pass by. Given to psychotic bursts after sniffing a line of catnip, she’ll bolt up and down the stairs for ten minutes before collapsing in a heap.

In playful mood, she’ll allow you to torment her with string and a peacock feather. But, prefers to chase cotton-buds or stalk birds. Or, she’ll crouch under a bush for hours, before pouncing on some unsuspecting rodent.

The dog’s exercise regime is somewhat different. He likes to run marathons, swim oceans and chase his own tail! Annoyingly, his favourite pastime is to drag you out for a walk first thing in the morning, when you’ve not woken up yet. At the first sight of a lady dog, he’s off for a sniff! You’re the one who gets all the exercise… just keeping up with him!

Whatever their differences, we put up with their idiosyncrasies as they are wonderful company and full of character. Life wouldn’t be the same without them…

I have had the privilege of having both a cat and a dog as pets in my household. I believe from this experience that, cats make better pets than dogs. Cats are disliked by many people and I believe it’s because they are so misunderstood. Dogs have a few benefits but they take way more work to care for than cats. Truthfully, I think it depends on which type of owner you are or want to be.

The first reason cats are better pets than dogs is that dogs require more work from the very beginning as puppies. Puppies have to be trained and this can take a long time to accomplish. Puppies will go to the bathroom anywhere they feel like going until you train them. My puppy spent much of his puppy years on the back porch because it took him a long time to understand not to go to the bathroom everywhere around the house. My cat however, did not have to be trained. When she was just a little kitten, it was automatic that she went in the litter box. I was amazed at how she instinctively knew to use the litter box. We did not have to take the cat outside to use the bathroom three times a day like you do with a dog. You do however, have to scoop the poop out of the litter box and change the litter frequently to avoid stinky smells in your house which is very easy to maintain.

The second reason cats are better as a pet is that they only eat the amount they need. If you pour a pound of food in a bowl for a cat, it will only eat until it is satisfied and leave the rest of the meal for later. Dogs are greedy, especially puppies. Dogs will eat everything you put in the dish in one feeding. You cannot leave a dog alone for a couple of days, leave a large amount and expect for a dog to make the food last through the days. It felt good knowing that we could go out-of-town for the weekend and leave the cat at home by herself. We would fill 2 big bowls before we left, one with water and the other with cat food. We would always return to a happy cat that still had plenty of food left in her dish. If you have a dog, he will need to go to a friend’s house or boarding place until you return, which can be expensive.

If you want to stop your cat shedding hairs than try doing these 5 things.

Tips for cat grooming:

1. Brush your Cats Hair every day!

This must be done, in order to keep your cat well groomed and to collect any loose cat hairs. Brushing a cats hair is really the only way to get rid of dead hairs and loose hairs that would fall onto your clothes, furniture and floor otherwise.

2. “Mop” Your Cat’s Coat.

This means you take a wet cloth or wipe and so to say “mop” your cat’s fur.

Because of the wet cloth, a lot of your cats hairs will get stuck to the cloth and not shed onto your floor.

Remember to rinse the cloth out thoroughly before using again on your cat. Do this as many times as necessary until the hairs on the cloth become less.

3. Clean your Cat From the Inside out!

Often, what our pets eat has a big effect on how their health, coat and skin ends up looking.

If you want your cat to be a healthy cat, with soft furr that doesn’t shed so much, then make sure your cat eats good cat food that has Omega 3 inside as well as Omega 6 fatty acid.

Bath your cat every two or so weeks with a shampoo designed for cats. If your cat hates baths and gives you too much trouble in the tub or sink, you can use a wet cloth, some disposable wipes or water sprays. (Make sure NEVER to spray the water INTO your cats face or eyes! Cats hate that.)

Water helps remove loose hair, which can sometimes be missed by the brush or comb.

Take an empty washing basket or plastic container. You don’t have to bathe your cat in deep water, even up to your cats knees will do. Then the only thing left to do, is to take a cloth and wring the water onto your cat’s back. Be VERY CAREFUL when bathing your cat, the water must NOT be too hot, or too cold or too deep! Go here for tips on bathing your cat.